So You Want to Build a House(1948)
So You Want to Build a House Synopsis
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes is evicted from his apartment and decides to build his own home. As the project progresses, his dream house turns into a nightmare.
So You Want to Build a House (1948) is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on May 15, 1948 with a runtime of 11m. It stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker and Donald Kerr. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- Richard L. Bare
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Wesley Anderson
- Production:
- Richard L. Bare Productions
- Status:
- Released
So You Want to Build a House Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore
as Narrator (voice)
Jane Harker
as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
as Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike Lally
as Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
- Ralph Littlefield
Ralph Littlefield
as Building Inspector (uncredited)
- Charles Marsh
Charles Marsh
as Loan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
as Appraiser (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
as Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Clifton Young
as Homer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard L. Bare, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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So You Want to Build a House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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So You Want to Build a House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch So You Want to Build a House online?
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Who stars in So You Want to Build a House?
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The main cast of So You Want to Build a House (1948) includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Donald Kerr and Mike Lally. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was So You Want to Build a House released?
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So You Want to Build a House was released on May 15, 1948 and runs for 11m.
Is So You Want to Build a House worth watching?
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So You Want to Build a House (1948) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.